What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Labor and Delivery position at SALIDA HOSPITAL DISTRICT DBA HEART OF THE ROCKIES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER?
RN Nursery/Couplet Care/Mom-Baby
Individuals who have completed a Capstone project in Labor and Delivery and or Nursery or NICU
are encouraged to apply.
Care for Newborns in Delivery room from Transition from Delivery to Routine care. Able to care for Postpartum in Mom/Baby Couplet area. Must be willing to cross train in Labor and Delivery.
All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a negative drug screen test*, criminal background check, reference checks, infection prevention procedures: TB test, Flu Shot, immunization records, and acknowledgement of policies.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES PER AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. Directly provides patient care and monitors the patient's response to labor, delivery and postpartum phases of pregnancy, assisting and education in breastfeeding as needed.
2. Promotes wellness for mother during pregnancy and after delivery through continuous education.
3. Provides education to mother about infant care.
4. Documents all events and education in the patient medical record utilizing computers.
5. Communicates patient's condition verbally and in writing to the physician and the nursing supervisor.
6. Assists other FBC staff in maintaining skills and learning new procedures and equipment.
7. Collaborates with nursery nurse in care of mother / baby couplet.
8. Assists physicians with procedures.
9. Assists nurse manager as requested.
10. Assists staff with emergencies in other nursing units when possible.
11. Maintains a clean, orderly and safe environment for all patients in the FBC unit.
12. Clerical duties as required in the department.
13. Maintains inventory and requisitions supplies as needed.
14. Monitors equipment for proper functioning; arranges for repairs as necessary.
